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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What flies out from the Green Knight's horse's hooves as the Green Knight rode out of Arthur's castle?
(a) Blood.
(b) Sparks.
(c) Green dust.
(d) Green liquid.

2. Who is the first person that Arthur addresses after the Green Knight leaves his castle beheaded?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Himself.
(c) The guards.
(d) Queen Guinevere.

3. On what day does "the lord" tell Sir Gawain he can leave his castle?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) All Saints' Day.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) S. Matthew's Day.

4. What kind of shoes do the knights place on Sir Gawain's feet?
(a) Steel.
(b) Pewter.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Gold.

5. Who is the second to volunteer to take the Green Knights challenge?
(a) Sir Gawain.
(b) Sir Lucan.
(c) Sir Alymere.
(d) Sir Lionell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image, other than the pentangle, does Sir Gawain have on his shield?

2. What color are the Green Knights spurs?

3. Who does Sir Gawain sit next to during the holiday feasts?

4. After the Green Knight tells Arthur's court of his challenge, what color do his eyes gleam?

5. On what day does Sir Gawain pray to the Blessed Virgin during his quest to find the Green Knight?

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